Cindy is survived by her loving husband, Rick; sons, Teddy and Tim; mother, Helen F. McLaughlin; sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Doug DeWaters of Dallas, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Roberta McLaughlin of San Francisco, Calif.; nephews and nieces, Mark, Alain, Maria, Victoria and Rebecca; and many other loving relatives and caring friends. Cindy was preceded in death by her father, James E. McLaughlin; and infant daughter, Katie Diane. Cindy, Rick and Teddy moved to the Atlanta, Ga., area from Williamsburg in 1992.

Cindy was a member of the Mars Hill Presbyterian Church, Acworth, Ga. She thrived on playing tennis with her friends as a part of the Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association and the USTA. She was an artist, a writer and a gourmet cook. Cindy retained her positive spirit and wonderful sense of humor until the day she died. She was a graduate of Christopher Newport University, Newport News.

A memorial service for Cindy will be held at the Mars Hill Presbyterian Church, 3385 Mars Hill Road, Acworth, Ga., on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. The family wishes to thank the many friends who have lovingly supported us with prayers, meals and caring over the last several weeks.

Memorial contributions in Cindy's name for research on adenocarcinoma of unknown primary origin may be sent to the Minnie Pearl Foundation, 250 25th Ave. North, Suite 412, Nashville, Tenn. 37203.